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Cavaliers vs Warriors live

Cavaliers vs Warriors live how to watch The Trilogy, or whatever you want to the call the 2017 NBA Finals is one of the most anticipated matchups in recent memory. The Cleveland Cavaliers, the Golden State Warriors, and fans around the world waited for a week, and now the 2017 NBA Finals are here. The Cavaliers are entering the series as underdogs against the Warriors despite being the defending NBA champions.The Golden State Warriors took down the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games in the 2015 NBA Finals.

Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals between the Cavaliers and Warriors is on June 1, Thursday at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, California with the tip-off at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Golden State and Cleveland have one NBA Finals win over the other, with the Cavaliers coming off an improbable 3-1 comeback in last year’s Finals seriesThe Warriors are heading into the 2017 NBA Finals with a record of 12-0, sweeping the Portland Trail Blazers, Utah Jazz, and San Antonio Spurs in the first three series of the postseason. On the other hand, the Cavaliers are 12-1 after making quick work of the Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors before dispatching the Boston Celtics in five games

Curry has to defend better than he did last playoffs, and the Warriors need to be sharp on their help rotations. Cleveland is going to score, their offense is elite, but the Warriors are also the best defensive team they have faced. This showdown when the Cavs have the ball will be fun to watch.